James Williams (born 24 February 1997) is an English rugby union player who plays as a fly-half or inside centre for Bristol Bears in the Premiership.[1][2]
| Full name | James Williams | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 24 February 1997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 91 kg (201 lb; 14 st 5 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Queen Elizabeth High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Club career
editBirmingham Moseley
editWilliams began his career at Birmingham Moseley in the National League One, after an outstanding campaign in his first season at Birmingham where he was awarded the coach's award, he was signed by Hartpury.[3]
While at Worcester Warriors he spent time on loan at his former club, playing in 25 matches starting 24.[4]
Hartpury University
editAt his first season at Hartpury he made 23 appearances in his first season, he was soon signed to Premiership side Worcester Warriors.
In 2020 after 2 years in the Premiership he rejoined Hartpury for 2 seasons. In the 2021/22 season he was the Championship top points scorer with 150 points. He was named in the GKIPA Championship Team of the Season. Due to his impressive performances he was signed by Bristol Bears.[5][6]
While at Bristol Bears he spent some time on loan at his former club featuring 7 times.
Worcester Warriors
editHe made his only appearance for Worcester starting at inside centre in the Premiership Rugby Cup, he played 80 minutes in the 34–22 loss against Saracens.[7] At Worcester he spent time on loan at Birmingham Mosely.
Sale Sharks
editIn 2019 he joined fellow Premiership side Sale Sharks, making his debut in the Premiership Rugby Cup. Coming off the bench in a win over Saracens. He made two further appearances in the Champions Cup, starting in losses against La Rochelle and Glasgow Warriors.[8]
Sale FC
editWhile at Sale Sharks, Williams spent time on loan at National League One side Sale FC, scoring 42 points in 9 appearances.[9]
Bristol Bears
editWilliams made his return to the Premiership fold starting in the Premiership Rugby Cup against the Exeter Chiefs. He made his first full Premiership appearance against Saracens, starting at inside centre he slotted 2 penalties however it wasn't enough in the end with Bristol losing 20–19. Williams impressive first season was rewarded with being called up to Pat Lam's Barbarians side.[10]
International career
editWilliams featured for the Barbarians in a 2023 Rugby World Cup warm-up against Samoa with invitational side falling 28–14, with Williams converting the Barbarians only two tries.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ "James WILLIAMS - Player statistics - It's rugby". www.itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "James Williams Bristol Bears Rugby". Bristol Bears Rugby. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "James Williams". www.ultimaterugby.com. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "Details James Williams". Statbunker. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
- ^ "Championship star James Williams signs for Bears". Bristol Bears Rugby. 2022-04-04. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "Bristol sign Ibitoye and Williams for next season". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "Premiership Rugby Cup - Match report Saracens vs Worcester, le 11/11/2018". all.rugby. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "James WILLIAMS profile and stats". all.rugby. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ James (2019-09-20). "James Williams". Sale FC Rugby. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ a b Evely, John (2023-08-16). "Former and current Bristol Bears to run out for Pat Lam's Barbarians v Samoa". Bristol Live. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "Tests Matchs - Match report Samoa vs Barbarian F.C., le 18/08/2023". all.rugby. Retrieved 2023-10-13.